Today, we finish our look at the “parable of the talents” and the insights it offers for those of us who weren’t given as much talent as others. To catch the whole conversation, check out the previous four blogs titled, Unnoticed? Join the club…it’s a good one! 3. Duplicate Response The final piece of comparison between
Month: July 2013
Unnoticed? Join the club…it’s a good one! – Part 4
We have been were looking at the second servant in the Parable of the Talents and what we can learn from his curious presence in this unusual story. If your just joining us, catch up on our discussion at… http://mikeclarensau.com/2013/07/08/unnoticed-join-the-clubits-a-good-one-part-2/ http://mikeclarensau.com/2013/07/14/unnoticed-join-the-clubits-a-good-one-part-3/ 2. Differing Expectations Expectations are the backbone of effort. We want to know
Unnoticed? Join the club…it’s a good one! – Part 3
Last time, we were looking at the second servant in the Parable of the Talents and what we can learn from his presence in the story. If you missed that blog, check it out… http://mikeclarensau.com/2013/07/08/unnoticed-join-the-clubits-a-good-one-part-2/ 1. Distinctive Assignment Imagine you’re the master in this story; making plans for your trip and the bags of gold
Unnoticed? Join the club…it’s a good one! – Part 2
Sociologists have sold a few books discussing the plight of middle children, haven’t they? Apparently they live in the breeding ground for the overlooked. My wife and I are both oldest children, and we only brought two sons into the world, so we haven’t needed much of this literature, but I’ve read enough to feel
Unnoticed? Join the club…it’s a good one! – Part 1
One of my favorite Bible characters is one of those guys most people don’t pay much attention to. His name was Eutychus, and he was a kid who excelled at going unnoticed in a room. During one of the Apostle Paul’s particularly long sermons, Eutychus went over and sat on the window ledge, probably hoping
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